Little House on the Prairie

 

December is full of birthday celebrations for Little House on the Prairie. From the “Little House on the Prairie” TV series, let’s wish a very happy birthday to Victor French, Matthew Laborteaux, Melissa Ann Francis, and Blanche Hanalis. Follow each link to read an exclusive article about their lives and time on the show. This month, we also celebrate the birthday of the real Caroline Ingalls on the 12th. Do you share a birthday with any of them? Christmas is a special holiday for Laura Ingalls Wilder, and she writes with fond remembrance of the holiday gatherings, traditions, and heartfelt gifts from her childhood. Her simple joy at even the littlest treasures helps us remember the meaning of the season. That’s why we have gathered some of our favorite Christmas moments from Little House on the Prairie to inspire you this holiday.  As we turn the corner into the holiday season, it’s time to find special gifts for family and friends. We’ve gathered some great holiday gift ideas for the Little House on the Prairie or Laura Ingalls Wilder fan in your life. Be sure to check out the line of exclusive Little House on the Prairie-inspired designs from Litographs, featuring a t-shirt, scarf, tote, blanket, pillow, and poster for those who love Wilder’s quotes and stories. The Ingalls family celebrated simple, heartfelt Christmas traditions, making decorations and gifts by hand. You can keep their country charm alive today with this low-sew stocking tutorial. Even if you don’t have a sewing machine or sewing skills, you can follow these simple directions to create beautiful, homemade stockings for yourself and your loved ones. Remember the peppermint sticks that Mr. Edwards brought to Laura and Mary on behalf of Santa Claus? Try making your own this holiday season with our fun and simple recipe. Bring the whole family together to capture the simple traditions and joy of Christmas with this peppermint candy DIY. “Almanzo trudged slowly toward the hayfield with the heavy pail and a dipper. He thought to himself that the pail was too full, he might spill some of the egg-nog… He should do something to save it. So he set down the pail, he dipped the dipper full, and he drank.” – Farmer Boy. If you love eggnog too, try our simple old-fashioned recipe at home. Whip up a warm batch and open your favorite Little House book or tune into your favorite “Little House on the Prairie” episode.  This month, we’re spotlighting The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Classic Stories, written by Barbara M. Walker and originally published in 1979. If you are a fan of the Little House books and have wondered where to start in recreating some of the dishes mentioned, you will love the work that Barbara has put into writing these recipes. Unlike traditional cookbooks, you will find more than just a collection of recipes. Many of the chapters explore the hows and whys of food during that time period. Along with many quotes from the books and historical references, readers will also recognize the hand of Garth Williams as the illustrator of the recipes in this delectable cookbook.